Can I keep chickens in Revere, MA?
Yes — Revere allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 5 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Revere Board of Health Regulation for the Keeping of Chickens (adopted March 24, 2022), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes ($25) |
| Coop setback | 5 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Chickens not permitted in front yard; setbacks follow accessory structure rules (5 ft side yard, 2 ft rear from abutters); no odors detectable at property lines; chickens must be confined to property; no sale of chicken meat allowed |
| Code section | Revere Board of Health Regulation for the Keeping of Chickens (adopted March 24, 2022) |
Revere adopted Board of Health regulations for keeping chickens on March 24, 2022. A maximum of 6 chickens is allowed; roosters and crowing hens are not permitted. A license is required ($50 initial, $25 annual renewal) via the CitizenServe portal. Chickens must not be in the front yard and must follow accessory structure setbacks.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Revere?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Revere (Revere Board of Health Regulation for the Keeping of Chickens (adopted March 24, 2022)).
How many chickens can I keep in Revere?
Up to 6 hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Revere?
Yes — Revere requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens (fee: $25).
Are roosters allowed in Revere?
No — roosters are prohibited in Revere.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Revere?
5 feet minimum. Chickens not permitted in front yard; setbacks follow accessory structure rules (5 ft side yard, 2 ft rear from abutters); no odors detectable at property lines; chickens must be confined to property; no sale of chicken meat allowed
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Revere?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Revere's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Revere?
Revere Board of Health Regulation for the Keeping of Chickens (adopted March 24, 2022). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Revere Board of Health Regulation for the Keeping of Chickens (adopted March 24, 2022) — read the official code
“Regulation for the Keeping of Chicken [PDF available]; Chicken Keeping license available via CitizenServe” source
“Max 6 chickens; roosters and crowing hens NOT permitted” source
“license $50 initial/$25 annual” source
Last verified June 15, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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